Pinpoint Tests KP: Charge Air Cooler (CAC): Introduction

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This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

  • CAC coolant temperature sensor (12A648)
  • CAC pump (8501)
  • harness circuits: CAC, CACCTS, SIGRTN, PUMPPWR and GND
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Fig 1: Charge Air Cooler Coolant Temperature Sensor (CACCT) Sensor Connector
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Pin Circuit
2 SIGRTN (Signal Return)
1 CACCTS (Charge Air Cooler Coolant Temperature Signal)
Fig 2: Charge Air Cooler Coolant Pump (CACCP) Motor Connector
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Pin Circuit
3 CACCP (Charge Air Cooler Coolant Pump)
1 GND (Ground)
2 VPWR (Vehicle Power)
Fig 3: Powertrain Control Module-B (PCM-B) Connector
G13711648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

For PCM connector views or reference values, refer to REFERENCE VALUES .

Pin Circuit
100 CACCP (Charge Air Cooler Coolant Pump)
63 SIGRTN (Signal Return)
92 CACCTS (Charge Air Cooler Coolant Temperature Signal)
RENDER: 1.0x

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